Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make this little round pincushion with simple embroidery embellishing the top. The bottom is a pretty print, and the top a coordinating solid accented with running stitches in colors that pull from… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Craftside (and who also happens to be our Recycled Crafts editor here at Craft Gossip), shows three types of stretch stitches for sewing on knits. Most newer sewing machines will have at least one of these three stitches. … Read more ... 
Linda from Pane, Amore e Creativita shows how she made this costume for her daughter to dress up like Anna from the movie Frozen. Her tutorial includes how to make the cloak, the bodice, and the skirt. Her blog… Read more ... 
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to make a scarf cardigan, a cardigan with the ends of a scarf sewn to the front openings. To wear it, just put on the cardigan and drape the ends of the scarf up… Read more ... 
Stef from Girl. Inspired. made this beautiful heart applique pillow as part of her daughter’s new room decor. Lucky girl! I want a room as pretty as hers! Stef guest blogs at I Heart Naptime with a tutorial showing how… Read more ... 
These zippered cosmetic bags are super cute and quick to sew up. Lia Griffith has a tutorial showing how. Boxed corners give it a flat bottom and the stiff oilcloth helps it stand up on its own. The oilcloth also… Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how to make this pretty banded bow pillow. It makes a pretty accent to a bedding ensemble. The soft florals they used give it romance, but it would also look cool done up in solids for a modern … Read more ... 
Julie Bossert from Sewn Studio is over at the Oliver + S blog today, showing her adaptation of their Nature Walk Pullover pattern that will absolutely put your jaw on the floor. She turned it into a Michael Jackson “Beat… Read more ... 
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make your own stretchy ruffled organza trim. You can do it with a organza ribbon and clear elastic. And once you’ve made the stretchy, fluffy trim she shares some ideas for… Read more ... 
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make these clear vinyl
storage tubes to help organize your sewing or other craft supplies. You can make them in any size. She gives dimensions to make small… Read more ... 
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare taps into 90’s fashion trends with this two-tone tartan skirt. (Anyone else feeling a bit old that 90’s styles are once again considered cool?) It’s a simple gathered skirt, easy to make. What… Read more ... 
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a clutch style laptop sleeve. Foam padding between the outside fabric and lining helps protect your laptop when you’re carrying it around. The… Read more ... 
Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s Valentine dress out of a man’s t-shirt. It has a loose fit bodice, and elastic waist, and a gathered skirt. She stenciled the word “Love” across the… Read more ... 
Stephanie from Tip Toe Fairy shows how to make three styles of fleece hats for American Girl and Bitty Baby dolls. Her tutorial shows how to make a jester hat (two point), a skit hat, and a pom pom hat. … Read more ... 
Sew4Home shows how you can make a stack of three patchwork pincushions. They’re trimmed all around with mini pom pom trim and tufted in the center with either a button or a large pom pom. (The pom pom is my… Read more ... 
